Tunisia: Cereal Market 2024

Cereal Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian cereal market declined significantly to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cereal Production in Tunisia

In value terms, cereal production dropped markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cereals in Tunisia declined to X tons per ha, which is down by X% compared with 2021. Overall, the yield showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. The cereal yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of cereals in Tunisia was estimated at X ha, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cereal production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Cereal Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, exports of cereals from Tunisia shrank remarkably to X tons, dropping by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cereal exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons) was the main destination for cereal exports from Tunisia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy (X kg), with less than X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Libya amounted to X%.

In value terms, Libya ($X) remains the key foreign market for cereals exports from Tunisia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Libya stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cereal export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Libya amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (X%).

Cereal Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, purchases abroad of cereals decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cereal imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Romania (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main suppliers of cereal imports to Tunisia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Romania ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) constituted the largest cereal suppliers to Tunisia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cereal import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a moderate increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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